Editorial: Farmworker housing dilemma needs county¹s attention
The decision to drop plans for a seasonal farmworker housing
Our Christmas blessings
Merry Christmas to everyone. We all have so much to be thankful for and we welcome this special time of the year to remind ourselves and each other of the many joys, comforts and hopes we share in our daily, but oh so busy, lives.
Someday we’ll laugh about this . . . right? This is going to take awhile…
I have mentioned before that I am taking classes at the Junior College.
It is taking a long time, because I am taking one class a semester, but eventually I will have a certificate showing that I am proficient to be an office assistant. Some...
Commentary: Changing council representation
The murder of George Floyd has shone a bright light on America’s systemic racism, and particularly on how some police officers routinely treat BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) people with bias, abuse and violence. There is tremendous momentum for substantive change, and I welcome it. I fully support the Black Lives Matter movement and am eager to consider and adopt policies that advance its goals.
From the library
We’re nearly through July and the library is hopping with activity. The Summer Reading Programs are nearing their exciting conclusions. It’s been a great year for signups, with nearly 200 elementary school-age participants as well as dozens of teens and adults. One more week of events awaits. Don’t forget to come in and claim your prizes. In particular, don’t miss the final Mad Science Spectacular for ages five and up—learn how to make movie special effects sounds and watch how science can create super heroes. This extravaganza will occur on July 30 at 11 a.m.